self-consciousness

noun

Definition of self-consciousnessnext
as in self-awareness

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  1. self-awareness
  2. self-recognition
  3. self-analysis
  4. introspection
  5. self-reflection
  6. self-observation
  7. self-absorption
Noun
  • His self-awareness is a big part of why this scout feels Durbin can be successful at the major league level; albeit in a limited role.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Any person with even a modicum of self-awareness or shame would recognize the dynamics at play and try to respect the delicate emotions of everyone else in the car.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-awareness
Noun
  • Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Even for members of this elite group, self-recognition is no instant achievement.
    Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Definition of self-recognition
Noun
  • The sociopolitical implications of his story—desperate poverty, harassment by the police, along with exploitation by the boxing business and its high-handed authorities—are balanced by his earnest self-analyses and the detailing of his home life.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
  • My tip: Practice your decision-making skills as a leader with self-analysis to improve your next performance incrementally.
    LaRae Quy, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-analysis
Noun
  • Also, practicing things like introspection while alone can be valuable into adulthood.
    Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Edwards' 9-minute reflection on why contemporary life feels inherently wrong has prompted introspection and discussion about the nature of modern living in the comments.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of introspection
Noun
  • The first step is to have the courage and honesty to practice self-reflection.
    Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Christmas is a time of both community and self-reflection.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-reflection
Noun
  • Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Definition of self-observation
Noun
  • But Headland’s play distinguishes itself from the others by investigating these confrontations alongside pride: How does this sin, defined by blinding self-absorption and lack of humility, distort the Dahls’ love?
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
  • But that feckless self-absorption is rerouted, if not extinguished, by a chance sighting of local resident Charlotte (Alison Pill).
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-absorption
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